Ideas for very cheap bike

[anonbiker]

Hm. Of that list only the "front tyre bent out of shape" should cost more than $10. But , if the front rim is buckled , odds are the forks are bent? Are they ?

Have you had the damage assesses (even as a "finger in the air") by someone who knows what they are talking about?

Could be it's not as bad as you think. I've seen bikes that have crashed and looked like a pile of scrap metal (NO! Not a BSA there are other sorts of scrap metal) that cost bugger all to fix. And the reverse where what looked like a few scratches turned into a write off.

- I don't think the forks are bent, I just had another look at the bike.
- No I haven't had the damage assessed by another professional. My girlfriends father is an electrical engineer and knows about motorbikes. Have to wait about 2 months though before he can get a decent look at it.

[anonbiker]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys.

[McDuck]

- I don't think the forks are bent, I just had another look at the bike.
- No I haven't had the damage assessed by another professional. My girlfriends father is an electrical engineer and knows about motorbikes. Have to wait about 2 months though before he can get a decent look at it.

Is it kinda ride able?

[anonbiker]

Is it kinda ride able?

No because the tyre is quite bent so the handlebars need to be turned to one side quite abit. But yeah a new tyre or fixing the rims may be all that's needed.

[Ixion]

OK. If your "bent rim" is just the handlebars needing to be turned to one side, that can usually be fixed for nothing. Zip. Zilch. Your forks just need to be realigned.

Seriously, get an opinion from someone who has some idea. It may be that your "wrecked" bike just needs $50 spent on it . Of course it'll be dented and scratched, but that's not such an issue.

[McDuck]

No because the tyre is quite bent so the handlebars need to be turned to one side quite abit. But yeah a new tyre or fixing the rims may be all that's needed.

Ok. If i was in wellington i would offer help. (good thing for you i am not in wellington)

[Ocean1]

No because the tyre is quite bent so the handlebars need to be turned to one side quite abit. But yeah a new tyre or fixing the rims may be all that's needed.

OK. If your "bent rim" is just the handlebars needing to be turned to one side, that can usually be fixed for nothing. Zip. Zilch. Your forks just need to be realigned.

Quite likely.

Anonbiker, if you can spin the front wheel and it runs true there's probably bugger all 10 min with a spanner can't fix.

Where in Wgtn are you?

[Taz]

Plenty of guys in wgtn who'd be able to come and have a look for you i'm sure and they'd probably do it happily for nothing. No use waiting 2 months for an electrical engineer who "knows about bikes". Just how much does he know? Probably some on here who know far more and are able to help quicker for nothing.

[kave]

No because the tyre is quite bent so the handlebars need to be turned to one side quite abit. But yeah a new tyre or fixing the rims may be all that's needed.

If its just that the forks dont face the same way as your handlebars (twisted) pop the front wheel between your legs (or rest the side of the wheel against a wall) and turn the handlebar with a bit of force until it lines up. No major problem.

[vindy500]

if it cant be fixed my gpx is only 1800

[sil3nt]

if it cant be fixed my gpx is only 1800

surprised that bike hasn't sold yet!

[speed_star]

If you like to buy a cheap bike for ride then you can go with GN250s and FXRs in 2000$!! I am sure you will like it.

[speed_star]

Here some more opportunity to buy a bike where you feel satisfied with yourself.

[dogsnbikes]

Hi. So... I had a 2007 Yamaha scorpio but skidded on some gravel and crashed her. Still sad about that. Will need some repairs but just can't afford and no full insurance so I'll need to sell it in a "as is" condition.

Anyway, with that money I want to buy another but obviously cheaper motorcycle so does anyone have any ideas? Model name suggestions appreciated.

I thought maybe a second hand Honda Ct110 or a suzuki gn125? Yeah I know there's gonna be less power but I'm just gonna have to live with it... The cheaper the ideas the better without being too crap. I.e. 50cc

2 options for you 1st and best option tap into the resorces here on KB and fix the yammy if you can as its a modern bike so there for reliable easy riding style.. with your level of riding still being rather fresh you will benefit in a low maintance bike...get invloved with any work done on the bike and learn from people so you gain a better knowledge of you machine and how it works

2nd option sell yammy as parts and buy something else if you want something under $2000 ok you have the Suzuki GN250 or the honda CB250RS
you can get a later model bike in the GN for the money you want to spend the CB will be mid 80's still plenty of then around but you should get a good one for around 1200 any more than that it would have too be in outstanding condition

but for 1200 you will be able to give the yammy alot of new parts so its a no brainer really

[Slyer]

Fix it dude, easy decision.